Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (1993 - 2000) 1.2 16V Club 3d (1999/V) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I am very skint.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

My friends laugh at it, my boyfriend laughs at it, my neighbours probably think I ruin the look of the street with it.....my family don't really care, except my mum has a soft spot for it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

This age, definitely not. Another corsa though? Perhaps. I haven't really had any major issues and even when it's gone wrong I've always got home. Occasionally with bits of the car dragging along the road, like my exhaust for example yesterday, but I've never broken down so dramatically I haven't got back to my door and I think that's worth something.

What are you likely to buy next?

I have just got a Seat Ibiza.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think so at the time, it was only 7 years old and 33000 miles, so couldn't really argue with it.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Good deal at the time.

What was the dealer like?

Private seller, nice guy though!!!

What's it like to drive?

Hmmm....well. I find this bit hard to review because I have had it for so long, it's quite knackered now and has been for a while. I think back in the day it was quite nice...It is noisy though, especially at higher speeds. I get a headache on a long drive because of the engine noise.

What's it like to park?

Pretty simple....I can do it, so it must be all right.

Have you had any problems with the car?

A few things, mainly inexpensive although a couple of big repairs to, upwards of £500. It's now 14 years old and is wearing out though, I am replacing it very soon. Will be sad to see it go though!

What's most practical about your car?

It's pretty cheap to run and insure.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

It's a pretty basic trim actually, and put alongside the more modern cars it's lacking in every way. I mean....I guess I like the...no sorry, I got nothing.